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1 Titan Tornado Aircraft Checklist WARNING This manual is intended as a guide. It must be understood that all performance specifications will vary depending on the particular Aircraft and load conditions. NORMAL PROCEDURES PREFLIGHT INSPECTION 1. Front Cabin 1. Pilot s Checklist Available in Cockpit 2. Control Stick Lock Release 3. Ignition Switch OFF 4. Master Switch ON WARNING When turning on the master switch, using an external power source, or pulling the propeller through by hand, treat the propeller as if the ignition switch was on. Do not stand, nor allow anyone else to stand, within the arc of the propeller, since a loose or broken wire, or a component malfunction, could cause the propeller to rotate.

2 5. Fuel Quantity Indicator Check 6. Master Switch OFF 7. Propeller Circuit Breaker In 8. Propeller Control Test Operation and Set for Takeoff 9. All Visible Cables, Nicos, and Hardware Check Secure and in Good Condition 10. Flaps 30 degrees (lowest notch) 2. Rear Cabin 1. Lower Control Stick Check 2 Cotter Pins Secure 2. Throttle Cable Check Secure 3. Remaining Visible Cables, Nicos, and Hardware Check Secure and in Good Condition 4. Fuel Tank Check Quantity Visually 5. Fuel Filler Cap Secure 6. Visible Electrical Wiring Secure 7. Rear Door Closed and Latched 8. Right Wing Bolts (2) Check Secure with Nuts Page 1 3.

3 Nose 1. Nose Cone Secure and Undamaged 2. Right Air Vent Unobstructed 3. Pitot Tube Secure and Unobstructed (Remove Cover) 4. Nose Wheel Secure with (2) Cotter Pins in Place 5. Nose Tire Check for Proper Inflation and Wear 6. Nose Wheel Pant Secure 7. Left Air Vent Unobstructed 4. Left Wing 1. Left Wing Bolts (2) Check Secure with Nuts 2. Left Main Wheel Secure 3. Left Main Tire Check Inflation and Remove Tire Chocks 4. Left Main Wheel Pant Secure 5. Flap Inspection Cover Check Stop Nut Tight 6. Check Wing Skin/Leading Edge for Damage 7. Aileron Check Freedom of Movement and Security 8. Flap Check Security 9.

4 Wing Tie-Down Disconnect 5. Empennage 1. Control Surfaces Check Freedom of Movement and Security 2. Stabilator Attachment Bolts Check Secure with Cotter Pins 3. Stabilator Cables Check Cables, Nicos, Clevis Pins, and Cotter Pins 4. Rudder Cables Check Cables, Nicos Clevis Pins, and Cotter Pins 5. Stabilator Trim Tab Check Secure 6. Rudder Top Attachment Point Check Nut Secure 7. Tailwheel Check Secure 8. Tailboom Check Straight and Undamaged 6. Engine 1. Engine Mounts - Check Secure with Cotter Pins 2. Exhaust System Secure with Springs Safety-Wired 3. Spark Plugs Wires Secure 4. Electrical Connectors Secure 5. Carburetors Secure with Chokes OFF 6.

5 Air Filter Secure and Clean 7. Fuel Lines Secure with Clamps 8. Fuel Pump Pressurization Line Secure 9. Propeller Check for Nicks and Security 10. Gear Box Check Drain Nut and Oil Level, Bolts Safety-Wired 11. Gear Box Check Fill Plug/Vent Plug Secure Page 2 7. Right Wing 1. Flap Inspection Cover Check Stop Nut Tight 2. Right Main Wheel Secure 3. Right Main Tire Check Inflation and Remove Tire Chocks 4. Right Main Wheel Pant Secure 5. Wing Tie-Down Disconnect 6. Flap Check Security 7. Aileron Check Freedom of Movement and Security 8. Aileron Inspection Cover Check Stop Nut Tight 9. Check Wing Skin/Leading Edge for Damage BEFORE STARTING ENGINE 1.

6 Preflight Inspection Complete 2. Seat Belts and Shoulder Harness Adjust and Lock 3. Rear Seat Belts and Shoulder Harness Secure if Unoccupied 4. Rudder Pedals Adjust 5. Radios and Electrical Equipment OFF 6. Brakes Test and Hold STARTING ENGINE 1. Prime As Required (3 to 5 Strokes) 2. Throttle Open 1/2 Inch 3. Propeller Area Clear 4. Master Switch ON 5. Ignition Switch START (Release When Engine Starts) 6. Throttle Adjust for 2000 to 3000 ROM (Smooth Operation) 7. Allow Engine to Warm Up (EGT 800 to 900) Before Moving BEFORE TAXI 1. Headsets Plug into Intercom and Set Volumes 2. Radio ON BEFORE TAKEOFF 1. Brakes Hold 2.

7 Cabin Doors Closed and Latched 3. Flight Controls Free and Correct 4. Flight Instruments Set 5. Throttle 3000 to 3500 RPM a. Magnetos Check (RPM Drop Should Not Exceed 300 RPM) b. Engine Instruments and Voltmeter Check 6. Prop Cycle and Adjust so that the Maximum RPM of the Engine is not Exceeded 7. Radios Set 8. Beacon, Nav Lights, and Strobes On as Required 9. Brakes - Release Page 3 TAKEOFF Normal Takeoff 1. Wing Flaps 0 to 15 Degrees 2. Throttle Full Open 3. Elevator Control Lift Nose Wheel at 40 to 50 MPH 4. Climb Speed 60 to 75 MPH 5. Flaps Retract Slowly Short Field Takeoff 1. Wing Flaps 15 Degrees (1 Notch) 2.

8 Brakes Apply 3. Throttle Full Open 4. Brakes Release 5. Elevator Control Slightly Tail Low 6. Climb Speed 52 MPH (Until All Obstacles are Cleared) 7. Climb Speed 60 MPH 8. Flaps Retract Slowly Enroute Climb 1. Airspeed 70 MPH **Note: If a maximum performance climb is required, use 55 MPH for the best rate of climb speed** 2. Throttle Full Open (6600 RPM Maximum for 2 Stroke Engines and 5800 RPM Maximum for 4 Stroke Engines) 3. Propeller Control Set as Desired 4. Monitor Engine Instruments to Maintain within Limits CRUISE 1. Power Set (Do Not Exceed 6600 RPM for 2 Stroke Engines and 5800 RPM for 4 Stroke Engines) 2. Propeller Control Set for Cruise 3.

9 Elevator Trim Adjust 4. Engine Instruments - Monitor BEFORE LANDING 1. Seat Belts and Harnesses Adjust and Lock 2. Clear Engine Regularly During Power Off Landings 3. Propeller Control Set Forward for Takeoff RPM Page 4 LANDING Normal Landing 1. Airspeed 70 to 80 MPH on Downwind 2. Wing Flaps As Desired (Below 80 MPH) 3. Airspeed 65 MPH on Base 4. Propeller Control Check Forward for Takeoff RPM 5. Airspeed 60 MPH on Final 6. Touchdown Main Wheels First 7. Landing Roll Lower Nose Wheel Slowly 8. Braking Minimum Required Short Field Landing 1. Airspeed 70 to 80 MPH on Downwind 2. Airspeed 65 MPH on Base 3. Wing Flaps 30 Degrees (2 Notches) 4.

10 Propeller Control Check Forward for Takeoff RPM 5. Airspeed 55 MPH When Level on Final 6. Power Reduce to Idle as Obstacle is Cleared 7. Touchdown Main Wheels First 8. Brakes Apply Heavily as Needed 9. Wing Flaps Retract Go-Around (Balked Landing) 1. Throttle Full Open 2. Airspeed 55 to 60 MPH 3. Wing Flaps Retract Slowly above 60 MPH AFTER LANDING 1. Flaps Retract SECURING AIRPLANE 1. Brakes Hold 2. Radios and Electrical Equipment OFF 3. Engine Idle at Lowest Smooth RPM for 2 Minutes 4. Ignition Switch OFF 5. Master Switch OFF 6. Propeller Control Circuit Breaker Pull Out 7. Control Stick Control Lock Installed 8.